Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Pumpkin Season is Upon Us

Pumpkin Quinoa Parfaits

Ingredients:
2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup dry quinoa

Directions:
1. Prepare quinoa according to directions. 
2. While cooking the quinoa, mix yogurt, pumpkin and pumpkin spice together. 
3. In 2 glasses, place 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs each. 
4. Spoon 1/2 cup of yogurt pumpkin mixture into each glass.
5. Season quinoa with cinnamon and let cool in refrigerator for 10 minutes. 
6. Add 1/2 cup quinoa to parfaits, then top with remaining yogurt.

This recipe is easy to make and a great dessert. The yogurt provides protein and the grain, quinoa, contains iron, phosphorus, and other important minerals. Post your own pumpkin recipes.

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